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MWD retires, reunited with wingman
In 2012, Staff Sgt. Anthony Despins, a 20th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, met Jony, his first canine partner.
Together the two used their individual skill sets to make a formidable team, certified as an explosives detection and patrol unit to keep people around the world safe and their fellow Airmen out of harm’s way.
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4/05
2017
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Airman joins Soldiers to facilitate K-9 training in Uruguay
An Airman from 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) teamed up with two U.S. Army Soldiers from Joint Task Force-Bravo to facilitate K-9 certifications with the Uruguayan military from Aug. 1-12.
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8/15
2016
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A dog and his handler
Senior Airman Tariq Russell and his dog, Ppaul, rely on the relationship they've developed with each other to create a safe working environment at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, while protecting Airmen.
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6/21
2016
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K-9 remains resilient, bonds with handler
Only months after recovering from hip dysplasia, Gina, an 8-year-old military working dog at Royal Air Force Lakenheath was diagnosed with yet another ailment. In February, a cancerous tumor was discovered on her mouth.
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4/19
2016
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Ellsworth first CONUS base to run indoor K-9 facility
Ellsworth Air Force Base became the first Air Force base in the continental U.S. to have an indoor training facility for its four-legged defenders when it became operational last fall.
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1/13
2016
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Vet clinic supports MWD program with care, training
Military working dogs require extensive medical care to keep their noses in good working condition to help sniff out drugs and explosives and aid in base security.
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7/22
2015
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US, UK K-9 units build partnerships with joint training
Members of the 100th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog Unit and the Central Region U.K. Border Force trained alongside one another June 16, on Royal Air Force Mildenhall.
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6/23
2015
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Building a bond like no other
Walking through the 366th Security Forces Squadron dog kennel, barking erupts from all directions. Staff Sgt. Benjamin Vanney makes his way to his new military working dog, Rony. He smiles at the sight of Rony jumping around in excitement, ready for a new day of training. Having only been together for a week, the two are still getting to know each other. Developing a bond between handlers and their dogs is vital to the success of the military working dog team.
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4/29
2015
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Promotion of therapy dog highlights importance of Warrior Care
A second lieutenant at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center had the honor to be promoted directly to the rank of major by Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III here Nov. 12.
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11/14
2014
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No greater friend
Service dogs can range from being a person's eyes, sensing a seizure or low blood sugar, to sniffing out improvised explosive devices on the battlefield.
For some of the Air Force's wounded warrior athletes, service dogs provide so much more than just physical assistance.
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10/03
2014
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